Egyptian Rough Gin Waste Cotton from Germany
Gin waste cotton from Egypt with harsh texture and staple under 19.05mm, still qualifying as not carded/combed raw cotton. HTS 5201.00.05.00 covers this ultra-short rough material used in paper manufacturing and flock production. Distinct from quota-controlled Egyptian long staples.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document gin waste status to prevent classification as higher-value lint; test for foreign matter content
• Egypt's strong quota position aids related imports